Overview
- The twin earthquakes that struck off Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, triggered large-scale destruction and emergency rescue operations across La Guaira and other coastal areas.
- The Federación Venezolana de Fútbol confirmed the deaths of 18-year-old UCV FC midfielder Yimvert Berroterán and Academia Puerto Cabello player Yordelis Pereira.
- Berroterán’s body was recovered in La Guaira after more than 40 hours under rubble and was found alongside his partner, Valentina Sandoval, according to local reports and federation statements.
- The FVF and clubs issued public condolences, named several players who were found alive, and listed other footballers who remain missing as identification efforts continue.
- The losses deepen a wider humanitarian crisis: officials are still updating tallies of hundreds of dead and thousands injured, emergency measures are in place, and international aid offers have been reported.